Best Jobs For Former Assistant Store Managers [2026]

The landscape for assistant store managers has evolved significantly. Many professionals in this role are reassessing their career paths, seeking new opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations.

While the number of graduates pursuing degrees relevant to retail management remains stable, the influx of applicants for assistant store manager positions has notably declined, reflecting broader shifts in the job market.

This raises an important question:

What career paths are former assistant store managers exploring now?

To find out, we analyzed the resumes of individuals who transitioned from assistant store management to other roles. We identified thousands of career moves, ultimately narrowing it down to the top 100 jobs.

With some surprising entries in this list, we’ll highlight a few notable options for those looking to pivot their careers.

Top Career Opportunities for Former ASSISTANT STORE MANAGERS

While some of these roles may seem more appealing than others, they all offer unique opportunities for growth and development.

The complete list of these jobs can be found below.

Detailed Ranking of the Most Common Jobs of Former ASSISTANT STORE MANAGERS

Rank	Job Title	%
1	Store Manager	15.27%
2	Customer Service Representative	2.04%
3	Assistant Manager	1.91%
4	Sales Associate	1.86%
5	General Manager	1.45%
6	Operations Manager	1.23%
7	Administrative Assistant	1.08%
8	Manager	1.02%
9	Sales Representative	0.85%
10	Office Manager	0.79%
11	Sales Manager	0.64%
12	Department Manager	0.56%
13	Cashier	0.56%
14	Team Leader	0.51%
15	Human Resources Manager	0.45%
16	Supervisor	0.45%
17	Account Executive	0.41%
18	Sales Consultant	0.41%
19	Owner	0.4%
20	Server	0.4%
21	Specialist	0.39%
22	Teller	0.39%
23	Account Manager	0.38%
24	Owner/operator	0.34%
25	Co-Manager	0.33%
26	Internship	0.32%
27	Project Manager	0.31%
28	Substitute Teacher	0.29%
29	Shift Supervisor	0.28%
30	Office Assistant	0.26%
31	Teacher	0.25%
32	District Manager	0.25%
33	Customer Service Associate	0.25%
34	Personal Banker	0.24%
35	Retail Sales Consultant	0.24%
36	Human Resources Coordinator	0.24%
37	Certified Nursing Assistant	0.23%
38	Security Officer	0.23%
39	Shift Manager	0.22%
40	Service Representative	0.22%
41	Service Manager	0.22%
42	Customer Service Manager	0.21%
43	Receptionist	0.21%
44	Buyer	0.2%
45	Branch Manager	0.19%
46	Recruiter	0.19%
47	Volunteer	0.19%
48	Sales Leader	0.19%
49	Key Holder	0.19%
50	Consultant	0.18%
51	Assistant General Manager	0.18%
52	Associate	0.18%
53	Coordinator	0.18%
54	Merchandiser	0.17%
55	Customer Service Specialist	0.17%
56	Merchandising Manager	0.17%
57	Sales Specialist	0.17%
58	Property Manager	0.16%
59	Technician	0.16%
60	Home Health Aid	0.16%
61	Customer Service Trainer	0.16%
62	District Sales Manager	0.16%
63	Warehouse Worker	0.15%
64	Material Handler	0.15%
65	Area Manager	0.15%
66	Store Director	0.15%
67	Business Manager	0.15%
68	Operation Supervisor	0.15%
69	Pharmacist Technician	0.15%
70	Product Manager	0.14%
71	Executive Team Leader	0.14%
72	Operations Specialist	0.14%
73	Graphic Designer	0.14%
74	Marketing Manager	0.14%
75	Sales Person	0.14%
76	Sales Supervisor	0.13%
77	Executive Assistant	0.13%
78	Warehouse Associate	0.13%
79	Retail Sales Manager	0.13%
80	Machine Operator	0.13%
81	Sales Associate And Customer Service	0.13%
82	Assistant	0.12%
83	Technical Support Specialist	0.12%
84	Operations Director	0.12%
85	Department Supervisor	0.12%
86	Retail Sales Representative	0.12%
87	Program Manager	0.12%
88	Training Manager	0.12%
89	Owner/manager	0.12%
90	Accounts Payable Clerk	0.12%
91	Service Advisor	0.12%
92	Center Manager	0.12%
93	Shift Leader	0.11%
94	Agent	0.11%
95	Visual Merchandising Manager	0.11%
96	Inside Sales Representative	0.11%
97	Certified Pharmacist Technician	0.11%
98	Visual Merchandiser	0.11%
99	Human Resources Assistant	0.11%
100	Registered Nurse	0.11%

Most Common Roles for Former ASSISTANT STORE MANAGERS

These roles are all viable options, leveraging skills acquired as an assistant store manager or serving as a bridge to new career opportunities.

Methodology for Identifying the Best Careers for Former ASSISTANT STORE MANAGERS

We utilized resume data from our extensive database of over 7 million entries, focusing on those who included assistant store manager in their work history. We tracked their subsequent job placements, ranking them based on frequency.

To create our list of unique and interesting positions, we filtered the ranked list for roles that:

Appeared in fewer than 1% of all new job listings
Were not part of the top 100 most common roles in our database

This analysis highlights the dynamic career trajectories available to former assistant store managers.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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